The story
Founded by Bill Manhire in 2001.1
Private company
International Institute of Modern Letters
Logo: wgtn.ac.nz3
Creative writing programme at Victoria University of Wellington
The International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML; Māori: Te Pūtahi Tuhi Auaha o te Ao) is a centre of creative writing based within Victoria University of Wellington. Founded in 2001, the IIML offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses (including a PhD in creative writing) and has taught many leading New Zealand writers.2 It was founded by Bill Manhire.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
2001Founded1
- HeadquartersWellington1
- Websitewww.wgtn.ac.nz/modernletters
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The International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML; Māori: Te Pūtahi Tuhi Auaha o te Ao) is a centre of creative writing based within Victoria University of Wellington. Founded in 2001, the IIML offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses (including a PhD in creative writing) and has taught many leading New Zealand writers.2
Leadership
Who has led International Institute of Modern Letters, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderBill Manhire1
Timeline
- 2001Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.wgtn.ac.nz/modernletters1
- X (Twitter)x.com/modernletters1
- WikipediaInternational Institute of Modern Letters
- WikidataQ113580688
Sources
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